Landscape Lighting Cost: 2026 Per-Fixture Pricing

Landscape lighting typically runs $100 to $300 per installed fixture in 2026, with most full residential projects landing between $2,000 and $4,000 for a 10–20 fixture system covering pathways, uplighting, and accent areas.

What drives the per-fixture price

Fixture quality and type. Basic path lights sit at the low end; uplights and specialty fixtures cost more per unit.
Wiring and trenching. Low-voltage wire runs and distance from the transformer add labor.
Transformer and controls. A quality transformer plus a smart controller is a fixed cost spread across the job.
Number of zones. A simple accent job is far cheaper per fixture than a full-perimeter design.

Typical project sizes

Project scope	Fixture count	Typical total cost
Front entry accent	4–8	$600 – $1,800
Mid-size yard	15–25	$2,000 – $4,000
Full perimeter	25–40	$4,000 – $8,000+

These are reference ranges — actual pricing depends on fixture brand, wire run length, and site conditions.

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